Ekiti to establish Customary Court of Appeal — CJ

By Mike Adebayo, Ado-Ekiti

The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice John Adeyeye, has said that efforts have reached the final stage in establishing the state’s Customary Court of Appeal to further adjudicate on Customary Rights Disputes in the state.

Justice Adeyeye, who gave the information in an address to signify the commencement of the year 2021/2022 Legal Year, said the state was awaiting the approval of the National Judicial Council for approval.

The Chief Judge also stated that part of the expectations for new legal year included virtual court sitting, e-filing of cases and ensuring that Judgements of the High Court of the state can be accessed online through the data base of the judiciary.

Justice Adeyeye acknowledged the support received from the state government, particularly the financial autonomy granted the Judiciary and that he hoped that the implementation of the law would usher in a new era of growth in court infrastructure and welfare of staff.

“I want to thank the State Government for granting the judiciary financial autonomy, it is our expectations that the state Judiciary would receive unprecedented capital inflow in 2022 if the financial autonomy law is fully implemented, this would enable the state Judiciary under my leadership to address issues of inadequate infrastructure, non availability of vehicles and other facilities.”

Earlier, the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, represented by his deputy, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, at a Special church service to commemorate the event, expressed government’s support to the Judiciary.

The Archbishop of Ondo Province and Bishop of Ekiti Anglican Diocese, Bishop Christopher Omotunde, urged the Jurists to always dispense Justice with the fear of God.